He had a 21-yard catch in the preseason opener, but presumably missed some assignments we weren't aware of. Williams was previously listed as a co-starter with Joey Galloway. Williams is in danger of not making the roster. Mon, Aug 16, 2010 05:23:00 PM

Williams was waived/injured by Washington last August, and spent the year out of football while waiting for his numerous injuries to heal. Now 29, the Titans' onetime top receiver will have an uphill battle for a roster spot. Mon, Apr 19, 2010 04:58:00 PM

He had a 21-yard catch in the preseason opener, but presumably missed some assignments we weren't aware of. Williams was previously listed as a co-starter with Joey Galloway. Williams is in danger of not making the roster.

Williams was waived/injured by Washington last August, and spent the year out of football while waiting for his numerous injuries to heal. Now 29, the Titans' onetime top receiver will have an uphill battle for a roster spot.

Williams, 28, led Tennessee in receiving two years ago, but fell out of the league last season when he couldn't recover quickly from ankle surgery. The operation was extensive and it's unclear if it's affected Williams' already mediocre long speed. He's competing for a roster spot.

Free agent Roydell Williams is considering filing an injury grievance against the Titans because he feels he was still hurt when they cut him.

Williams' agent claims his client was rushed back from ankle surgery, which never gave him a fair shot. "Common sense shows you Roydell wasn’t 100%," the agent said. Williams could get back some salary if he won.

He was limited to just six plays in the first half and appeared to be slow getting out of his break on a pass that was nearly intercepted. Williams has a lot of catching up to do if he's going to work his way back into the mix at wide receiver.

He recently had a setback and is no longer practicing. Williams had an extensive procedure done on the ankle this winter. He won't be available for the Titans' second preseason game and risks not making the club.

He's still not out of the woods, though, and is only taking part in individual drills. Williams led the Titans in receiving last year, but has fallen well behind in a new offense. His spot on the 53-man roster is not assured.

Roydell Williams (ankle) has not resumed practicing at Titans OTAs this week, as the team had previously hoped.

It's still early, but Williams has to be close to the bottom of a 9-man wide receiver chart that will be whittled down to 5-6. Biren Ealy, Justin McCareins, Justin Gage, and Lavelle Hawkins are four virtual locks ahead of him. If Williams is unable to practice by late July, he will likely go on camp/PUP.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher called Roydell Williams' slow recovery from a fractured ankle "frustrating." Williams' surgery required screws and plates, which won't be removed from his leg until 2009.

It's more frustrating for Williams, as he's in a contract year and has almost certainly lost his starting job to Justin McCareins. Williams hopes to be ready for camp, but doesn't anticipate being pain free all season. He won't be a fantasy asset in 2008. "I don't know anything about him," new coordinator Mike Heimerdinger acknowledged.

Doctson was eligible to return in Week 16, but the Redskins ended that dream by designating C Kory Lichtensteiger as their return player earlier this week. Doctson finishes his rookie season with just two catches for 66 yards in two appearances. With both DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon headed for free agency, Washington will not have much tape to judge as they determine if Doctson can fill the No. 1 role next season.

Jordan Reed (shoulder) said he expects to play Week 14 against the Eagles.

We're not sure what to make of all this as ESPN's John Keim said Reed looked to be in "obvious pain" at Thursday's practice. Despite what Keim saw, Reed claims to have his full range of motion back and coach Jay Gruden said he "looked pretty good" on Thursday. This is shaping up as a classic game-time decision. Fortunately the Redskins play at 1 PM ET this week, so we'll know his status relatively early.